Brian O'Connell is a former Wall Street bond trader and author of the best-selling books, such as The 401k Millionaire. He's a regular contributor to major media business platforms. He resides in Doylestown, Pa. Brian may be reached at [email protected]
Eighty-nine percent of investment professionals say heavy documentation demands affect their ability to efficiently produce thorough, timely records. The same 89 percent say compliance demands limit their ability to get “face time” with clients.
General Electric was removed from the Dow Jones Industrial Average this week in a move that signals transition within the company. Some experts say the Dow could withstand some reorganization of its own.
New survey data shows that high-net-worth clients want more personalized service from advisors, not just big returns. These clients want a personal touch that shows some concern and interest in the family’s lives, experts say.
A new survey yields revealing thoughts from 300 advisors, RIAs and broker-dealers on financial market challenges and managing client portfolios in a risk-laden market environment.
U.S. market returns have outpaced foreign equities since the 2007-08 economic recession. But that is changing, analysts say, with foreign market performance indices edging ahead in recent months. Many analysts expect that trend to continue.
Millennials and GenXers are going to comprise a much larger piece of the client pie by 2023, according to a new survey. On the flip side, baby boomers and older clients will decline in numbers. Advisors need to learn strategies to appeal to the trending youth, experts say.
Americans can retire abroad for a fraction of the costs needed in the U.S., and many are doing just that. Advisors have an opportunity to be the indispensable partner while helping clients through the retire-abroad process.
Many global dividend payouts are at an all-time high as the world economy chugs along. So why aren’t more investors on the hunt for dividend-paying stocks?
Current pricing in federal funds futures markets suggests a 95 percent chance of a rate hike when the Fed committee meets Tuesday and Wednesday. Rising inflation and still-low interest rates are reasons another hike is likely.
Surveys indicate that between 40 and 60 percent of Americans list running out of retirement funds as their No. 1 fear. So what can an advisor for to help clients deal with that fear, and make sure it doesn’t come true?
Financial advisors have the opportunity to grow their practice and gain name recognition by doing podcasts, either as a host, or a guest. Experts provide a few dos and don’ts for those thinking about it.
After the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates by 0.25 percent, banks, especially online financial institutions, started to move CD rates up toward 3 percent. Is it enough to move money?
Are Morningstar ratings a useful tool for investors, or an overrated tool of the past? Money managers weigh in and say the answer might be a little of both.
A new service intends to rank advisors against one another based on performance managing money. Is it a fair and worthwhile endeavor?
New evidence shows data thieves are increasingly targeting the financial services industry. Surveys show Americans have little trust in the safety of their personal data, something experts say financial services should be proactive to correct.
The global market selloff is sounding alarms for many investors who fear a bear market. But while experts say that could happen, indicators are not pointing toward anything but continued market growth at the present time.
Millennials want to hear more than just ‘pay debt, save money and plan for retirement’ from their financial advisors. Retaining those valuable young clients means listening to what they want, experts say.
As regulatory activity increases, more and more advisors are going the independent route, partly to reduce the cost obligations of compliance as a broker-dealer firm.
A new survey finds Americans opposed to giving the federal government more say in their retirement planning. Respondents much prefer their employers sponsor retirement plans.
Several things contribute to clients outgrowing their advisors. In particular, advisors should be wary of these six things as they could be signs their client is ready to move on from the relationship.
